- present participle of plumb.
plumbing
Example Sentences
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Deep within the grey matter is plumbing called the glymphatic system.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
As well as Mulan Build and 38fix, there is Diandian Home Solution, an all-women plumbing and furniture assembly service operating in the southern cities of Guangzhou and Kunming.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
However, when Duhamel first purchased the property, he admitted that it was in a very rustic state, telling Country Living in April 2025 that the cabin didn’t have plumbing for many years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
The kitchen sinks aren’t working, and the plumbing is simultaneously screeching and groaning.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
It was a far cry from our comfy house back in Uvira with indoor plumbing.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
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